Master of Sport of Russia, International Class

The Master of Sport of Russia, International Class (Russian: Мастер спорта России международного класса, abbreviated as MSMK) is the highest sports title awarded in the Russian Federation.

In certain sports, different equivalent titles are used, in accordance with established traditions. For instance, in chess, draughts, and go, the equivalent title is Grandmaster of Russia. In equestrian sports, titles such as International Class Master Rider and International Class Master Jockey are used. These titles are considered equal in rank; the specific name used varies between sports according to the established traditions of each discipline.

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